Ollie Watkins scored a crucial first-leg winner for Aston Villa against Lille, ending his eight-match goal drought and giving Unai Emery's side a vital advantage in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Aston Villa faced a challenging night in France as Lille secured a narrow victory in the Europa League last-16 first leg, leaving Villa with work to do in the return fixture.
France secured a 33-8 victory over Italy in the Six Nations, with winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scoring in his eighth consecutive match, keeping their grand slam dreams on track.
France secured a commanding 33-8 bonus-point victory against Italy in Lille, scoring three tries in the first half to edge closer to a Six Nations Grand Slam.
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Andrew Brace, the Cardiff-born referee representing the IRFU, will take charge of the France vs Italy match in Lille during the 2026 Six Nations. Learn about his career and the officiating team.
France's Six Nations grand slam hopes are dealt a significant setback as fly half Matthieu Jalibert is ruled out of the Italy match, forcing a major reshuffle in Fabien Galthie's lineup.
Italy's rugby team will debut a special red kit against France, commemorating Giuseppe Garibaldi and his redshirts, breaking from their traditional blue or white colours.
France have made changes to their second row partnership as they pursue a Six Nations grand slam against Italy in Lille, with Flament and Meafou starting.
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Ten men face charges in France after a five-year-old boy was allegedly raped at a chemsex party. The child was reportedly brought to the event by his own father, with the case involving torture and substance administration.
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A powerful moment of cultural exchange or a misstep? England's response to Samoa's traditional Siva Tau challenge before their Rugby World Cup clash has sparked a fierce debate about respect, tradition, and the spirit of the game.
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